Xun Yu is a famous scholar in the world, a friend of Guo Jia, and one of Lu Ning's favorite characters in the Three Kingdoms. Although Xun Yu is still serving Cao Cao, Lu Ning paid a good meal for his arrival and asked his senior civil and military officials to call him to accompany him. He really gave him enough face. If it were someone else, according to Lu Ning's current status, it would probably be difficult to even see each other, let alone Lu Ning hosted a banquet for entertainment.

At the beginning of the banquet, Xun Yu was really not used to the way Lu Ning and the others had a meal. Everyone gathered at the same table to drink and eat together. This was completely different from the customs and habits of the Han Dynasty, and it was not divided into status or official positions. Everyone talked and laughed at the table with enough wine and meals. There was no distinction between high and low, the atmosphere was very warm and harmonious, and there was no complicated etiquette, which truly reflected that everyone was equal.

After Guo Jia's repeated explanations, Xun Yu gradually got used to this way of dining. After a few glasses of wine, Xun Yu couldn't help asking: "Ziyi, do you really have a million troops under your command? Could it be Mr. Yuan Hao who threatened me, right?"

Before Lu Ning could speak, Tian Feng next to him took the conversation and said, "Mr. Wen Ruo, my master has a population of more than 35 million under the metric system, and it is not too many to have a million troops. Our army uses more than 100,000 troops for overseas conquests, and the army that conquers foreign barbarians on land also needs enough troops. In addition, the army used to deploy the surrounding troops, Mr. Wen Ruo, can you calculate how many troops we need?"

Of course, at present, Lu Ning has only more than 500,000 soldiers and is not able to support a million-dollar army, but the military expenditure is indeed not small, and has reached nearly 10 billion in recent years.

Guo Jia smiled and said, "Wenruo, Cao Mengde has only a population of about 3 million, and his subordinates all have more than 300,000 troops. We have so many people and a large territory, a million troops are necessary, otherwise how can we defend and conquer outside."

Xun Yu was still shocked after hearing this. The million-dollar army is too powerful. Now even the total strength of the princes in the world may not be millions. You only have so many, which is unlikely. "The expenses of a million-dollar army are small. My lord's 300,000 troops are all short of us, and there are often food and grass cuts. I heard that your soldiers also send military posts, so the expenses should be even greater?"

After hearing this, Sima Lang shook his head and said, "You are right. The monthly military stickers of each soldier in our army are three silver coins, which is 300 pure copper coins. Their military stickers are enough to support the family's normal living expenses. There are also various equipment expenses, food and accommodation expenses, losses expenses, the cost of raising war horses, various wartime military stickers, subsidies, and a lot of food and grass consumption. The cost of raising a soldier is probably ten to hundreds of people in other princes, and we also feel very tight."

Xun Yu was shocked after hearing this. The population of more than 35 million was what it meant. Although Xun You told him, he never thought that the cost of Lu Ning's raising soldiers would be so high. If he was to raise soldiers according to this standard, his lord would probably not be able to afford to raise ten thousand soldiers.

After hearing this, Lu Ning thought for a long time before saying, "Mr. Wen Ruo, I am not able to raise so many soldiers. This is also a matter of being forced and unable to do it. Our army mainly goes overseas to conquer overseas, and the cost is ridiculously high, but it has to be done. These conquests are related to the safety of our Han people for hundreds or even thousands of years in the future. We must completely solve the threatened tribes and states around us, so that our Han people will have a wider and broader defense depth."

After hearing this, Xun Yu stood up and bowed respectfully to Lu Ning and bowed ninety degrees. After performing the great ceremony, he said: "Ziyi, although you ignore the emperor, the existence of the court, the laws, rules and regulations you have formulated violate the court system, and even acted ruthlessly, but I admire your heart for the sake of the nation and the people."

Lu Ning was eating when he suddenly saw Xun Yu get up to salute him, and he hurriedly got up and returned the gift, which made him a little embarrassed. But it was not easy to make Xun Yu, the most powerful in the world, do such a behavior, and he was also a person who was loyal to the Han Dynasty.

After drinking, Guo Jia said to Xun Yu: "Brother Wen Ruo, you should understand why I stayed in Bingzhou and recognized my lord! I was also moved by my lord's actions. I guess no one in the world can compare with my lord's kindness to the people. More than 90% of the lord's population under our system are disaster victims and refugees placed by my lord; my lord's lifelong wish is to eliminate foreign barbarians and barbarians, firmly oppose civil war, and work wholeheartedly for the rejuvenation of the Han nationality, the strength of the country, and the health of the people; every year, tens of billions of income in the jurisdiction, my lord has never used a penny for so many years, and even if he invites people to eat and drink, he will pay for it himself. Only in our jurisdiction can the concept of equality of everyone."

After hearing this, Lu Ning said with a blushing face: "Mr. Wen Ruo, I praise Xiao Miao. In fact, Lao Cao is also very good and capable, and is also the person I admire most in my life. If everyone does not fight a civil war and works together to consider the Han people, then our nation will be saved, the country will have hope, and the people will be more healthy."

After hearing this, Xun Yu had to nod in his heart. He had to re-evaluate Lu Ning. This was very different from the legends outside. Xun Yu looked up at Lu Ning and asked carefully: "Ziyi, it is said that you are ignorant of the legends outside, reckless and cruel, bold, and indulged in killing and committing crimes by his soldiers. It seems that these are fallacies and rumors, and even Gongda was fooled by you. The various legends outside are probably the smoke bombs you spread, right?"

After hearing this, Sima Lang laughed, picked up the wine glass and took a sip and said, "Mr. Wen Ruo, my elder brother is really illiterate and has never read any books. As for the cruelty, it depends on who treats people and what is wrong with foreign barbarians? But it is really good to treat the people in the jurisdiction. You can tell whether it is true or not after visiting them these days."

Lu Ning was very depressed after hearing this. A later college student became illiterate in ancient times. He said that he had never read books, but he just couldn't understand traditional Chinese characters. If you want to talk about the breadth of knowledge, it was something you sour scholars could compare. But Lu Ning really couldn't explain it clearly, nor could it explain it, otherwise it would really cause an earthquake, or even a magnitude eight-magnitude earthquake.

Guan Ning said: "Although Wen Ruo and Ziyi are illiterate, the philosophy he spoke is indeed unimaginable to those who are well-read in poetry and books. Moreover, many of the terms are in line with the purpose of Confucianism, more in line with the needs of social development, and more realistic."

After hearing this, Xun Yu stood up and gave a great gift, and listened humbly and respectfully, just like a primary school student, he did not dare to make any plans.

When Lu Ning heard this, his old face was red with shame, he had to interrupt and said, "Don't say anything about me anymore, let's talk about some relaxed and pleasant things. It's rare for Mr. Wenruo to come, so I'd better discuss Confucianism and the rules of governing the country with him."

Xun Yu immediately said, "I dare to show off my skills in front of you. The development of Bingzhou is obvious to all. However, after ten years of governance, its prosperity is incomparable to other prefectures and counties. I am still depressed in my heart. Why did Bingzhou have such a drastic change in just ten years? Ziyi should have spent a lot of money and food to resettle victims and refugees every year, but his strength is not at all, and it has increased and increased. What is the reason?"

After hearing this, Gu Yong said, "Mr. Wenruo, you are a famous scholar in the world. According to the lord, you are the most talented person in the world. Compared with you, we are really beyond our reach. But under the leadership of the lord, we all go through team battles, relying on a series of policy support, and the achievements are the result of the hard work of the people through everyone's joint efforts and the hard work of the people."

After hearing this, Xun Yu still felt incomprehensible. The prince did not know the importance of team spirit, but it was not easy to achieve it. "The development of Bingzhou really depends on those rules and regulations that violate the dynasty system, customs, and laws? This is contrary to Confucianism's rule of the country, and it also violates the Confucian classics. If it is strictly followed by the laws of the Han Dynasty, it is all very ruthless things, and it is necessary to destroy the nine clans. This is no different from rebellion. Are you not afraid of the world and future generations scolding?"

After hearing this, Lu Ning thought to himself that although Xun Yu is the most powerful talent in the world, Tong Zai has been left behind compared to Fengxiao, Gu Yong and others. It seems that Confucianism thinks it is too good, and Confucianism is deeply rooted in his mind. It is not easy to transform such a person. They are subject to too many rules and regulations of Confucianism. If you consider any problem, the first thing you think of is Confucian classics, court laws, classics, history, and customs. This is also the sorrow of the Han people and the misfortune of the country. It seems that it is better to cultivate yourself than to find famous scholars.

Lu Zhi said seriously: "Wenruo, I used to have the same idea as you. I always think that Ziyi is messing around, doing illegal things, facing the court, or even rebellion. But after I arrived in Bingzhou, I realized through many years of personal experience that Ziyi's methods are actually for the people and for the new national rejuvenation, and are also a good way to strengthen the country and enrich the people."

Xun Yu was even more shocked when he heard this. Lu Zhi was a great scholar of the times. He used to be a high-ranking official in the court and a master of military strategy. He was always loyal to the Han court. He was always known for his integrity in the court and was not afraid of anyone. Now that he said this from his mouth, the shock to Xun Yu's heart was huge, and he also knew the influence and appeal of Lu Zhi's words.

Xun Yu quickly stood up and gave Lu Zhi a great gift. After all, Lu Zhi's reputation is even more famous, he is also a great Confucian scholar and a senior. He is so arrogant that he can only listen attentively.

After sitting down, Xun Yu asked humbly: "Ziyi, I heard that you canceled the agricultural tax. Is this true? Then what does the fiscal revenue in your jurisdiction rely on to support it? Isn't it just a rumor outside, right?"
Chapter completed!